dried-fish woman
dried-fish woman · dried-fish women
A woman, especially a young one, who lacks a significant otherA woman, especially a young one, who lacks a significant other.
Meaning
1 senses(derogatory, idiomatic)A woman, especially a young one, who lacks a significant other.
Origin
Calque of Japanese 干物女 (himono-onna).Calque of Japanese 干物女 (himono-onna).
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Forms
plural: dried-fish women| Singular | dried-fish woman |
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irregular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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